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BU51 XTL

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,625 mi
Last recorded22,625 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 XTL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 22,625 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 21,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 19,260 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 16,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 15,714 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust slightly noisy

slight fluctuation felt when rear brake applied

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 15,713 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 15,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 14,880 miles

Centre Front Lower Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 14,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Feb 2014 14,359 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 13,251 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 44,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 44,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 4,177 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2010 8,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 6,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 6,467 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 5,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 4,261 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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BU51 XTL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 XTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU51 XTL registered?

BU51 XTL is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is BU51 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU51 XTL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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